Downtown
Mays Matt Lyrics
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Since you heard your favorite song playing downtown, playing downtown
And, oh, it seems like awhile
Since the country's been in style, so now I'm downtown, now I'm downtown.
I never really understood why I'm here in the city
You're in them fields, walking around
I've been seeing too much trouble here and not enough you.
I've been standing here for days
Take a trip out of the heart
Where the trains and troubles start, if you're downtown, if you're downtown
I never really understood why I'm here in the city
You're in them fields, walking around
I've been seeing too much trouble here and not enough of you
I've been seeing too much trouble here and not enough of you
Babe, it seems like so long (Babe, it seems like so long) x4
So long, so long
In Mays Matt's song Downtown, the lyrics paint a picture of a person who has been separated from their loved one for a long time. They reminisce about the good old days when they used to hear their favourite song playing when they were downtown. They also express their frustration that the country style has not been in fashion for a while, which makes them miss their loved one even more. The singer then laments their decision to move to the city and wishes they could be with their partner in the fields.
The lyrics of the song suggest that the central theme is the longing for simpler times and the importance of being connected to the things that matter most to us. The singer realizes that being in the city has exposed them to a lot of trouble but has taken them away from what's really important to them. They are in search of some kind of change that will reunite them with their partner and bring them back to the country life that they miss so much.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe, it seems like so long
It has been a very long time since you heard your favorite song playing downtown.
Since you heard your favorite song playing downtown, playing downtown
You heard your favorite song playing downtown a long time ago.
And, oh, it seems like awhile
It has been awhile since country music has been popular.
Since the country's been in style, so now I'm downtown, now I'm downtown.
Since country music is not popular anymore, I have moved to the city.
I never really understood why I'm here in the city
I don't understand why I'm living in the city.
You're in them fields, walking around
You are in the countryside, walking around.
I've been seeing too much trouble here and not enough you.
I've been seeing too much trouble in the city and not enough of you in the countryside.
I've been standing here for days
I have been standing here in the city for days.
Looking for some kinda change, but I've had no luck to speak of
I have been looking for a positive change in the city, but I haven't had any luck.
Take a trip out of the heart
Take a trip out of the city center.
Where the trains and troubles start, if you're downtown, if you're downtown
If you are in the city center, you will experience the start of the train and troubles.
Babe, it seems like so long
It has been a very long time since you heard your favorite song playing downtown.
So long, so long
It has been a very long time.
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samuraiguitarist
Love this album so much, just sounds like home
dlblair
One of those songs that you never get tired of. Brings me back to going downtown with buddies to check out shows. This album will always be special to me! Thanks matty
Regular Guy
I never get tired of hearing this one.
Tanya Bell
Timeless Matt... like all of them actually. Been loving ur sound & what Uve had to say since ur very start! U got & still get me thru some tough times & many great times! Shore Club '24, Can't Wait!!!!
SPLIFFZ
The VHS footage is so wicked. Whole thing is 'transportive' ;)
Barry Berrigan
Time to tour the album and get all the boys together !
Adam Buscher
Your a huge songwriting inspiration. Thanks for sharing your source
Graeme Stewart-Robertson
One of my all-time favs
Jeff Duncan
Good Song Matt, keep it rolling!!!!!
Jamie Jack
AMAZING!!!!!